How to Use oregano in a Sentence

oregano

noun
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
  • Then add the tomatoes, with their juices, and the oregano.
    Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
  • Sprinkle the chiles with the oregano and top with the onions, both cooked and fresh.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 3 June 2020
  • At the top of the list are thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage and chives.
    Becky Krystal, sacbee, 29 June 2018
  • Add the oregano sprigs, bring to a boil, and then put the pan in the oven for 20 minutes.
    ExpressNews.com, 27 Nov. 2019
  • Saute for about 1 minute, then stir in the olives and thyme or oregano sprigs.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • To serve, carve the chicken that was stuffed with lemon and oregano.
    ExpressNews.com, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Season the top of the pizza with a pinch each of oregano and salt.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Return them to the bowl and toss with the dressing, olives and oregano.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 26 July 2022
  • For the pork: Combine the salt, oregano and pepper in a small bowl.
    Alex Van Buren, idahostatesman, 22 Feb. 2018
  • Sadly, the oregano got a bit lost in the tart dressing.
    cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
  • Place chiles in a small pot along with the onion, garlic, oregano and salt.
    Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Add the strained chile sauce, salt and Mexican oregano to the pot and stir.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Add the beef to the stock pot along with the ancho paste, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Stir in tomatoes and juices, stock, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
    cleveland, 9 June 2020
  • Add 1 onion, half of the oregano, the bay leaf, garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
    Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 15 Mar. 2020
  • While the potatoes fry, pick about ¼ cup of fresh oregano leaves from the stems and give it a rough chop.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, 8 Nov. 2019
  • Top with fresh oregano for a touch of bright, herbal flavor.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Like oregano and basil, stevia grows well in pots with one to two plants to a pot.
    The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 29 May 2018
  • The scents of rosemary, wild oregano and sage are omnipresent.
    CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
  • In with the meat goes chopped onion, salt, oregano, potatoes and the meat’s cooking juices.
    Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Sprinkle with the extra oregano and basil, and serve right away.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Garnish the cheese with the oregano or parsley sprigs and serve hot, with lemon wedges and bread.
    Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Remove the oregano or thyme sprigs and strips of orange rind.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
  • All our pizzas are topped with oregano – that's kind of a New York thing.
    David Sharos, Naperville Sun, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Add the garlic, chipotle in adobo, cumin, oregano, and salt.
    The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Add the cumin, epazote or oregano and chili and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
    cleveland, 3 July 2020
  • Also, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid consuming large amounts of oregano or taking oregano supplements.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Wild Sicilian oregano, liberally sprinkled on just before serving, is floral and almost medicinal (in a good way).
    Tamar Adler, Vogue, 25 July 2024

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